WAC Lighting Low Voltage Solorail Monorail Installation Instructions & Frequently Asked Questions

WAC Solorail
Single Circuit Monorail System

WAC Lighting low voltage monorail system can be shaped in the field and designed and cut to navigate curves for custom designs. Solorail is available as components, complete kits and kits that you can add additional pendants or heads to.

The versatile Solorail accommodates your choice of hundreds of Quick Connect pendants and fixtures.
Designed with the thinnest profile in the industry,.5" high and 3/8" wide, Solorail is engineered for rigorous usage in commercial, hospitality and applications. Featuring electroplated solid copper bus bars and CNC precision fabricated components, with a maximum capacity of 25 amperes; or 300 watts at 12 volts and 600 watts at 24 volts.

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Available in Dark Bronze, Chrome or Brushed Nickel finish. Easily shaped in the field to fit any space. An ideal modern upgrade on traditional track lighting for, residential and commercial interiors.

Transformer Selection Guide:
Either electronic or magnetic transformers can power mono rail. Electronics are smaller than magnetic. The larger magnetic transformers have greater wattage capacities. There is a lesser degree of voltage drop in a magnetic transformer, making them a more practical choice for longer runs (see voltage drop guidelines). Electronic transformers offer quieter operation than magnetics, making them a more practical choice for quiet settings. Magnetic transformers generally contain less components making them among the most reliable power sources.

Either transformer can be used with dimmer switches. An electronic transformer will work with most standard incandescent dimmers. A magnetic transformer generally requires a low voltage dimmer specifically made for magnetic loads. However some of our remote magnetic transformers have the ability to be dimmed with standard incandescent dimmers. Consult our factory for details.

Because the mono rail system works with 12 or 24 volts we offer transformers for either voltage. The maximum amperage of the rail is 25 amps. You may run 600 watts on a 24 volt system (25 amps) or 300 watts on a 12 volt system ( also 25 amps). Our 600 watt transformers are offered in 12 or 24 volts, however the 12 volt version has two outputs with 300 watts available at each.

Transformers are available as surface mounts or remote. Surface mount transformers mount to a junction box, due to their weight it is important that the box be adequately secured to the ceiling structure.

Most of our remote magnetic transformers have a boost tap option, which allows the transformer to be wired for a slightly higher (approximately 10%)voltage output to compensate for voltage drop. To use see instructions furnished with the transformer.

Debuzzing coil:
Inherent with all magnetic transformers is an audible buzz, mostly when dimmed. To lessen the noise, our surface mount transformers are supplied with a factory installed debuzzing coil (or choke). The debuzzing coil is an option on remote magnetic transformers. Debuzzing coils are installed between the switch and transformer on the black (hot) primary wire.

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